Thursday, August 18, 2011

Wedding in Negril, Jamaica






Mark Nelson and Mavia Barnes got married on August 13th, 2011.  Dave mentored Mark in the Philadelphia Futures program starting about twelve years ago when he was 14.  Mark finished high school, went to West Chester University and recently graduated from West Chester School of Nursing.  Mavia is also an RN.  Their daughter Makaylah is age 4.

We joined the family of 40 for the destination wedding in Jamaica for the weekend.  The best part was getting to know the family better - a loving and fun family.

The wedding scene from our room
Sisters Joyce, Jennifer, Michelle and Madelaine (Michelle is Mark's mother).  Each delightful.  
Mark's grandmother Robertha chats with the  minister
We assemble for the 2:30 wedding which commences at 3:30
Makaylah greets guests
Mark Nelson Sr and Jr  
Mark Senior was best man

Mark's brother Randall and Michelle (mom)
Mavia's mother Joan and her partner
Mark's brother Phil and sister Angela
Cousins Allysa and Makaylah - ring bearer and flower girl


Mavia with her father Gene

The vows
wedding party 
Bride and groom enter reception

Garter avoidance!
exuberant dancing 


Beaches Negril 



The daily rainstorm
Our flight from Negril to Montego Bay - 18 minutes 

coming in to Montego Bay

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